Hampshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Ibsley
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Ibsley.
- One-year memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book a hog roast in Ibsley
Funeral wake catering near Ibsley
A wake in Ibsley is a chance to gather, talk and share a warm meal. Roast pork in a roll or on a plate is comforting and familiar, and it takes the cooking off the family. For family meals after a funeral and wakes at a local club, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
For a wake near Ibsley, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Who books funeral wake catering in Ibsley?
Hearty food that most people like, which is what people want after a service.
Whatever the occasion in Ibsley, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Life celebrations
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at the family home
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Martins, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ibsley
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Ibsley
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Check with family about dietary needs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Give us numbers for the alternatives
We hold the food if people are delayed.
Ask about china.
Wake catering near Ibsley
Ibsley is in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at wakes around Ibsley, from gardens to fields. Ibsley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Ibsley; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Mockbeggar Lane and Salisbury Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater wakes include Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile south-east), Ellingham (1 mile south-west) and South Gorley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.9 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Ibsley include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (within half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In winter, it’s dark in Ibsley by about 4:05pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, venue and when people are expected.
- You get a quick answer on the date, and a quote.
- The roast cooks while the service is under way.
- We serve when everyone arrives, calmly and without fuss.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for the wake in Ibsley
Do you come out to small places like Ibsley?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add alternatives.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What if people arrive late?
That is fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, a catered hog roast lets everyone be together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away